Visiting Assistant Professor, Legal Studies and Business Law

Posting Details Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor, Legal Studies and Business Law Posting Number F00342P Type of Appointment FTF; Full-Time Fixed Funding Information CIP Code 22.
00 Non-Professional General Legal Studies Salary Range for Job Posting Recruitment Recommendations Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position 07/01/2024 Open Date 03/11/2024 Close Date 04/07/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Position details Advertisement Wording The History, Philosophy, Politics, Global Studies & Legal Studies Department at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a Visiting Assistant Professor, Legal Studies and Business Law.
The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024, with an option to start earlier.
Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake.
This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities.
Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.
S.
News & World Report.
Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH.
Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach undergraduate courses in legal studies and business law in the Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the Smith College of Business and Technology (business law).
The significant service component of this position is assigned to assisting the University in its FMLA, Title IX, and ADA compliance, the student conduct process, as well as offering support in general employment law matters.
REQUIREMENTS: JD from a law school approved by the ABA or Association of American Law Schools, current or prospective active bar license in Kentucky, and documented practice experience with employment law, FLMA, Title IX, or ADA.
Strong consideration will be given to candidates who have prior experience representing institutions of higher education in employment law related matters.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with secondary school law for teaching relevant courses in an Ed.
D program.
SPONSORSHIP: This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.
Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students.
To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.
peopleadmin.
com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume, Transcripts (unofficial) and the name and contact information for five references.
Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled.
For preferred consideration, apply by April 7, 2024.
Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application.
Please contact Chris Beckham, the search committee chair, at c.
beckham@moreheadstate.
edu for questions regarding this position.
MSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Organizational Relationships The Visiting Assistant Professor for Legal Studies and Business Law reports to the department chair of Department of History, Philosophy, Politics, Global and Legal Studies for coursework and reports to the University General Counsel for the service component of their essential duties and responsibilities.
Physical Requirements Working Conditions Visiting Assistant Professor will teach in a typical classroom environment.
Travel to a Regional Campus or off-site location may be required.